2019 Toyota RAV4 XLE

Dallas, TX 75204

Engine: 2.5L Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder (A25A-FKS) • Independent Metro Repair Center • Ref #SME-2019-toy

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Quoted Estimate $555.00

Fair Published Standard $390.00

Identified Savings $165.00

Strata Trust Score 71/100

Itemized Line-Item Breakdown

Service Description	Quoted	Fair Standard	Audit Verdict
OEM Iridium Spark Plug Replacement (Set of 4) Book time: 0.8 hr (Quoted: 1.5 hr) • Labor rate: $180/hr Parts: Denso Iridium Long Life Plugs (4x 90919-01275) - $96.00	$366.00 1.5 hrs labor	$204.00 0.8 hrs labor	+$138.00 overage (+0.7 hr labor)
Accessory Serpentine Drive Belt Replacement Book time: 0.5 hr (Quoted: 0.8 hr) • Labor rate: $180/hr Parts: OEM Micro-V Ribbed Drive Belt (90916-02758) - $45.00	$189.00 0.8 hrs labor	$117.50 0.5 hrs labor	+$27.00 overage (+0.3 hr labor)

Inflated 4-Cylinder Spark Plug Labor Time

Toyota Dynamic Force engines feature top-mounted direct ignition coils with zero intake plenum obstruction. Factory flat rate is 0.8 hr. Quoting 1.5 hrs is a standard V6 labor time erroneously applied to an inline-4.

Exact Questions to Ask Your Service Advisor:

"The 2.5L Dynamic Force engine has top-accessible ignition coils without intake manifold removal, with a published flat rate of 0.8 hrs. Your quote lists 1.5 hrs. Can you align this with standard 4-cylinder book time?"

"Your labor rate of $180/hr is $15/hr above the Dallas metro average ($165/hr). Can you adjust the hourly rate?"

Toyota Dynamic Force Engine Maintenance Profile

Expected Lifespan: Iridium Spark Plugs: 60,000 - 100,000 Miles • Serpentine Belt: 60,000 - 90,000 Miles

Technical Recommendations for this Procedure:

✓ Dynamic Force A25A engines run a high 13:1 compression ratio; use strictly pre-gapped Denso FC16HR-Q8 iridium spark plugs (torque to 15 lb-ft).
✓ Inspect the electronic water pump and automatic belt tensioner pulley during serpentine belt replacement.
✓ Clean throttle body carbon deposits during spark plug service to ensure smooth idle stop-start operation.

Common Failure Symptoms: Rough idle on cold morning startup, delayed throttle response, micro-cracks on EPDM drive belt ribs.

Regional / Climate Factor (Dallas, TX): Texas summer heat accelerates rubber degradation; EPDM belts require visual rib wear depth gauge checks at every 60k interval.

• Component Inspection Guide

Iridium Fine-Wire Spark Plug & Direct Ignition Coil

Failure Mechanism: Electrode Gap Erosion & High-RPM Combustion Misfires

High-compression Dynamic Force engines run a 13:1 compression ratio requiring precise spark energy. As iridium tip wears, required firing voltage increases, causing coil pack degradation.

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